I was a machinist for over 10 years before giving it up because of stupid people, you are 100 % correct on everything you said, doesn't matter if it's a grocery getter or full blown late model race engine putting out over 900hp from a small block chevy, keep up your correct statements.
I once had someone trying to tell me raising fuel pressure on a carbureted motorcycle would make more power. On a bike with gravity fuel feed. 🤦🏻♂️ Eventually they actually admitted they didn’t understand that carbs didn’t work like the fuel injection they were used to.
Dunning-Kruger effect Cognitive bias in which incompetent people tend to assess themselves as skilled About The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias whereby people with low ability, expertise, or experience regarding a type of task or area of knowledge tend to overestimate their ability or knowledge. This is what so many people on you tube suffer from
This is comedy gold. I hope you make more videos like this. I work in aviation and i get the same thing. People argue with me all the time about maintenance procedures and whatnot that know absolutely nothing more than looking up and seeing a helicopter fly over their house. Its just insane.
God bless you Daniel! You're a big dude with a big heart, a big sense of humor, and a LOT of patience. Love your channel, your videos are fascinating, educational and informative. People should listen/read more and talk/reply less.
I have been in business for 35 years. It’s frustrating working with customers that know more than we do. I have to stay off the internet because people giving advice that is so wrong frustrates me . I could never RUclips like you do I don’t have the patience anymore. I appreciate what you do. It’s nice to know there are capable professionals like you that care about their work quality and not just making a quick buck like the junk for sale on the internet far cheaper than I can build a quality piece for. I admire your Chanel tying to educate these people. Today everyone is an expert and our hard work and experience means nothing. Frustrating!!!!
I actually got to meet Daniel and what a honor.I am a self tought machinist that actually thought i knew a decent amount until this man got to explaining things to me so take it however you want he is definitely telling everyone the truth just got to listen
I had about 18 years as a machinist/engine builder, starting in the mid-70's. Production and small shop. Amazing the number of engines that you or I have built in our careers. The past 20 or so years, I've been turning wrenches and diagnosing. I see the same BS on forums everyday, just like you do. All you can do is shake your head and bite your tongue, even though I would love to leave comments on those forums. Some people just love to see themselves talking, right or wrong. I like this type of video content, as well as seriously miss the machine shop. Thanks, Oscar
Very entertaining,the loose piston theory is timeless. Piston clearance specs are obtained at operating temperature or when the irritating noise goes away
Sir, your knowledge and experience are second to none. It's quite obvious you run a top level engine machine shop and know what you are doing. Most of those comments are "scary ignorant" I found your channel looking for flat tappet failure info and really enjoyed your segments on that topic, thank you for your efforts. Keep the good stuff coming.
Absolute love this video, calling out all the RUclips apprenticeship mechanics. It's pretty much what happens. Most of these people watch a bunch of videos on RUclips and think, now. I am a qualified mechanic, and they think they can start building motors. most of all, they think they can diagnose symptoms off a video. Your take on some of these comments is priceless. Don't change a thing
Mr. Powell don't let the internet get to you. I love your down to earth and let's get straight to business approach to teaching. I'm alot like you in that respect sir. My dad taught me that if you can't do a job right then don't do it at all. He also said that if you get a chance to learn something pay very close attention because everything in life can be taken away from you except knowledge. My dad was one of those men that could do just about anything and was good at all of it. He passed away a couple of years ago and I miss him badly. I rebuilt my first Small block Chevy when I was 16 years old with him by my side to guide me in the right direction. Now 33 years later I owe everything to him. I became an Automotive Technician and I have a great career all because of him. Keep the great videos coming brother. Have a great holiday.
We had an old racer growing up and would come watch us teens pull engines under the old apple tree. He would let us @uck up or fiddle with a bolt for hours and then say "here let me help you";. That will bring a tear to my eye.
There is a huge difference between making an engine start and run (for a while) and building a good quality engine! Years ago, a coworker said he was rebuilding his engine for the third time. I asked who was doing the machine work. He said he was and he explained he bored it out while the block was still in the truck using a cylinder hone! Apparently, he stopped honing when the new pistons would go in the cylinders. True story. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise!
I never laughed so much on one video. You are right on the advice area, there are some crazy people thinking they are right. I laugh and go on, these are the same people that find crap cars and ask a fortune thinking that they are sitting on a gold mine...great video, ps I thought I was subscribed, I am now again
The great thing about doing automatic transmission work is that when the customer sees their transmission laid out on the bench, their eyes glaze over, and they walk away with no opinion at all. LOL. P.S. While it is funny to hear about ignorant people comments, as a professional technician, I come to your site for knowledge and insight. I've built plenty of engines in my time, but I always left it up to my machinist to make the right choice. I'm very interested in those choices and why my machinist makes those decisions. So for your own sake, don't let the idiots take up your time. Keep up the great content.
This was priceless!!! The things you see and hear are slightly different being a machinist vs me being a mechanic, oh so comical hearing someone’s advice who knows nothing but thinks they do. Your description and reaction was so close to what I have dealt with for years that even my wife nearly spit out her dinner laughing at your attempt at to understand what they are actually thinking!!!! So funny! Thank you!
Thank you for bringing this to viewers attention. I am a retired mechanic on imported cars - Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Jaguar, DeTamoso Pantera, Volvo, BMW, Fiat, , Austin Martin and others. Although it was before the internet, I also experienced customers listening to amateurs or other shops and telling me what was wrong with their car. Sometimes it was funny, but most times it was sad. The most common, "I must need a starter, my car won't start", even though it cranked over fine. Please continue with the idiot viewer comments, it's funny and I need a good laugh!
I'm so glad I found you channel. I'm laughing my ass off at these keyboard mechanics. These comments are getting better as it goes. I'm dieing here.🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm in Nevada, I wish you were closer. I'm NOT a machinist, but I do know what I'm talking about. I've built drag cars, sprints, hobbie stock and modifieds. All my machinists have died or retired. If we were closer I'd have you doing my work
My first time watching was the Internet scammer, who tried to return, worn out rods back to you, and you caught him on it, as an old mechanic, who built five engines of different manufactures I truly did not know you went through this hell! Keep up the great content, teaching people how to inspect and repair cylinder heads would be interested in content
You say that and its funny cause in the 80's i stopped by my friends place and he had just came into a 428 built by known Ford engine builders back then with the initials K&C. He had just pulled the pistons out and said "look at this they knurled the skirts". I had never heard of such a thing.
@someonehasthisid 😄 I've knurled a few pistons for claimer engines back in the early 90's. Short term, it works for junk, claim engines, note lots, patch jobs on old low rpm ranch vehicles that rarely get used. It's not a great solution, and I sure wouldn't waste someone's money on it.
I actually had a machine shop knurl some 396 pistons back in the 80's. They guaranteed it would fix my piston slap problem. Back then I was dumb enough to believe them. Obviously, it did not work. 🙄
Knurling pistons belongs 60 years ago. Was taught it in tech school in the 60s. Large stone head grinding belongs there too. I’m 82, ask me. A very good machinist grinding heads then (cast iron heads) did ok Job for grannies old Plymouth or dads 283 with low compression. Usually three thousands at the bottom means much more at top. Days of it will go 30 tho miles before it dies are over. Good to see someone willing to do the best possible for granny, dad, or some clunk head like me.
I like this kind of content- it helps bring to light so many old wives' tales, and the wrong info getting distributed. I'm 50, so I read manuals, specs, and magazines since 6th grade but unfortunately a lot of enthusiasts now are used to going online to get a quick answer and don't have the attention span to dig deeper/more thoroughly
Dunning Kruger effect, lack of critical thinking skill's, not having a healthy level of skepticism, unwilling to challenge your own position or expand your knowledge base, confirmation bias!! welcome to the smartist species on the planet. I feel ya brother I really do. Like your videos your a master of your craft artisan like even will watch more.
I have noticed it is easier to mislead someone as long as they are told the wrong information first. The seed gets planted and the tree grows so strong that it makes it difficult to cut down and plant another tree. This is a simple fact about human nature for most people. I am sure most of us can think of something they heard that was wrong, but was clung to for years because it is what you were " taught" or told FIRST. The small percentage that cant recall a memory like that, well you are a rare gem and probably more open minded and malleable than most. ; P
Thanks for your channel, I enjoy all of it. Like the other person said you just waist your time trying to deal with ignorance. Again thanks for the videos, please keep doing them!
HaHa, those comments are priceless! They are so dumb, it's hilarious! LoL New subscriber by the way. LOVE the channel! There's a saying that says something like this, "He who doesn't know, is like He who is blind!"
"I did not realize that there were so many stupid people out there." No offense, but have you ever been on Facebook? If not, your comment is understandable. 🤣
You know what you're doing. There is a lot of people without a clue giving advise. And a lot of them got their info from idiots. Keep up the videos, it's great to have someone with real knowledge out there. 😊
I enjoy your videos. It brings me back to the days when I helped my dad. He was an engine builder. Much rather learn what you have to offer and leave the less knowledgeable comments behind Hands down you are extremely skilled and talented God bless
Hey Daniel, my vote is for detailed content. I always enjoy your videos & learn something ever time. On a side note I heard an engine builder responding to nonsense like this, “ I’m not a blacksmith, I’m a precision machinist”.
I can tell by how you talk that you know exactly what you’re doing. We always used a mill with fly cutters to resurface heads. As far as bore clearances, .003 over the max clearance spec is too much. Expect piston slap, premature piston wear, and premature engine failure. You crack me up a bit talking about these customers. Show these customers machining on seats, how to change seats, installing guides, maintaining proper spring pressures, installed spring heights, etc…. I think they would learn a lot from that.
I think most of us would prefer videos on the proper and correct way to build engines. Explaining the theory and showing engine building in a real world practical manner is what interests the most of us.
I really enjoyed your video on cam grinding and I subscribed to your channel! After spending 50 plus years as a master mechanic I feel your pain that these desk bound paper pushers like to comment about things they know nothing about! How about you do what you feel is proper and keep sharing and showing the right procedures and I keep giving you a thumbs up!
debunking the armchair experts incorrect comments does everyone a favor. Keeps your pages professional and helps your followers in case someone believes garbage information to be correct because they read it on your site. Making a video about once in awile it ain't a bad idea. Discovered your channel today and been watching your vids most of the afternoon. Subscribed.
I am a craftsperson too, not a machinist. I always joke about my machinist co-workers where I'm employed and their OCD ways of doing things when in reality, any true craftsman is necessarily OCD in his workmanship. You can tell a person will do quality work if he takes pride in his work. I work with many people who only receive pay for their work, and that's all they expect. I enjoy what I do when I can do excellent work. In other words, I value my sense of accomplishment nearly as much as my pay. I think this is a rare thing nowadays. Love your videos and here's an idea for a fun video. Purchase a remanufactured engine from a parts house, dissect and inspect the workmanship and materials in it. I would enjoy that immensely.
Its the thing same thing on Gun forums after 50 yrs of being around fire arms I started to doubt myself, and I see things they say I know is junk especially young kids Talking bs on guns I was shooting before they were born. Lol you gave me back my confidence!!!! Im glued to your u tube
thank you for the video, i was busting up listening to you read the comments. My sides were hurting from laughing so hard at 11:10 with the smoking crack comment 🤣. keep up the great work!
I love it !!! I've been building engines for over 35+ years on everything from offshore race boats, making 1700hp and even double that.. all the way down to a 50cc pit bike... I specialize in the power sports side of things more now of days..But mostly big power tricked out stuff.. lots of sxs's turbo stuff, things like that... And I totally understand and agree 100 percent with you!!!! People will keep asking the same question to as many people as they can until they get the same answers from a couple people that they WANT TO HEAR...probably the fastest and cheapest way to get back on the road...(But for how long?) NORMALLY NOT THE CORRECT WAY TO GO!!!! But that's what I have run across in my 35+ years of building engines and being in a shop from the 3rd day of life..lol. But I just don't get it how people will listen to what two guys that have only put a few half ass engines together rather than the guy that is going to build you something that is going to last ( if taken care of) and has done it for a living for years.. Now it's like we have to prove ourselves with some people, As they stand at my front counter that has been there since the 80's that's the counter, Not The business..it has been there since 1979... And they can clearly see all the tooling and machines needed to build things correctly. ..all the inventory and backed up work.... ya OK.... and do you even know who the people are? That have you questioning or tell us how to do are job so you can get thousands of miles from the work we have done..or needs to be done by someone YOUR NOT ALONE...LOL.. But this is the life we have and can only do are best and try to make as many people happy as we can. But sadly thats almost impossible so we just have to realize you can never please everyone...as much as we would like to, and that's why some jobs get turned away.... have a great day. ..Bob...
I took a Raptor engine for a Jr. dragster in to be bored and honed, since my machines won't do small bores. Wrote the clearance of .003" on the Wisco piston box with my contact info. Got it back went to assemble it and the guy knew more than me apparently because it had .0015" clearance. All I had was a cheap hone that went that small I got .002" on it, needed the engine for the weekend so I ran it against my better judgement. It made it to half track before scoring the piston and bore, I was out an engine because the guy thought he knew more than me, I have 35 years experience doing precision manual machining. If he would have asked he would have known it was turning 8500 rpm on methanol and gave me what I wanted, so it kind of goes both ways, never assume anything. Great videos enjoy seeing the work being done.
Yes please keep the videos coming . Most of the people making all those off the wall comments are probably just a want a be engine assembler, they don't know what it takes to be a engine builder. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience and sharing your tricks of the trade that are like Gold when you're doing this. I wish you were closer to me it's hard to find someone that does quality work.
Keep doing what do you best! Quality explanations and craftsmanship will speak for itself. We are fortunate to have you share it with us. There will always be internet heros who think they know it all. I watch for professional work and knowledge. Actual knowledge...... i wish you were closer so i could get you to do machining for me. Keep up the good work.
I have been watching your videos for about 6 months, and your advice is spot on. I am not far from you, I live in the Greenville area. I have building classic British engines for street and race for about 40 years now. I am active on the MG and Triumph forums trying my best to give solid advice from my experience. Like you I have seen it all, I call them one time, or no time wonders. I don't know what makes people advise on things they have never done, or know little about. I have a good friend that sums this up pretty well, he says " the smartest 3 words a man can say is "I don't know", no truer words have even been spoken. I am not a machine shop, I worked in one for a while, but elected to go the builder route vs the machine route so I could concentrate on building the British engines. One thing that is hard for me to get done these days is line boring or honing on these engine, many shops just cannot get down the main housing bores these engines have, and there lies my question. I would like to know if that is something you can do, the MGB 1800cc housing bore range is 2.2710"-2.2715" and the little MG Midget 1275cc engines are 2.1458" - 2.1462". Thank you for what you do. I really enjoy your videos
My first grade teacher once told me, "empty barrels make the most noise". Good to consider when dealing with "comment section experts". More budget build content would interest me but I enjoy the charnel now.
I think there are a lot of people who could benefit from getting their hands on a finish gage to see what kind of finishes are used in machining. I’ve seen some cams that have an terrible rough surface, and Porche has a surface finish of 2 in that area. But some fly cutting can leave a smooth or a very smooth finish just by changing the feed rate.
As someone who was never a part of the lifestyle/scene of mechanics/machining watching your videos are a breathe of fresh air. Mentioned in the video, there's a lot of people speaking out of their ass online. Amazing that someone with so much experience is just giving this info away." Keep it up man, from building, machine-work it's great info, hell even the "drama," videos are packed full of top tier info.
Funny but true, rings don't stop piston slap, or as we use to call it silverware in the crank case. Belt sander have a place but not with heads or decks .
Feedback sure -- ya I liked this one, a funny one every once in a while is good. I think a channel is going to be made or broke on the delivery. you cut to the chase, your professional informed mater-of-fact evaluation on motor issues is refreshing and very easy to listen to. That means it won't really matter what content you do people will like it and will want to view it. Also it's very good that you don't bad mouth other people and that you take crazy pride in your work and the way you deal with customers and the returns is AAA. Your service is clearly above the crowd!
I don't do any modern engines like LS, etc. The basic principals are the same, and the math is the same whatever the age of the engine. There are quirks and odd tricks with some old stuff, but you never go wrong with sticking to factory clearances. I read forum comments on old Ford Y-blocks and flatheads, and some Chevy and Chrysler forums. They are all just like you describe. There are some things to learn there but sifting thru the junk comments is exasperating. I enjoyed your sharing those crazy posts and look forward to more. Thanks
I have bought parts from you, and, wish you were closer so I could give you my machine buisness. But, I have to say you have wasted 16:10 minutes of your life responding to those folks. God Bless!
I'll be completely honest, I didn't know a cast piston wouldn't live with 0.0045" skirt clearance. I appreciate these types of videos just for the information, so thank you and keep them coming
Love ur channel, Accurate Failure Analysis is one of the most important aspects of running a machine shop. Most customers always want to blame the machinists. You got this!!
Like your channel and the way you explain stuff. You’re so right that most people just don’t know what they are talking about. Not everyone on RUclips is a machinist or engine builder. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You surely have a lot of patience. I’m a retired mechanic of 40 years ASC master certified. I read comments people make on repairs and you have to be a magician to pick out good comments from bad comments. It’s like picking fly shit out of pepper. There is good information on the Internet and there’s a lot of bullshit on the Internet, you have to be smart enough to figure out what’s good and what’s not. God bless you, sir.🙏
Absolutely love your videos brother man. The amount of knowledge gained from watching your videos is very appreciated man. I will definitely be contacting you from now on and sending you my stuff to get work done.
Everyone on the internet are engine builders. Will guarantee they can't even read a basic tape measure let alone bore gauge, dial indicators or calipers.but they know clearances and tolerance Probably never even gapped a plug. Keep up the great videos sir 👍
If you pay attention to the idiots, you will make yourself crazy. Any one who knows anything can tell you are a knowledgeable expert. Keep up the good work.
I only just found your page recently, I’m from down under nd I just love your accent, you obviously know your shit, it’s good to watch how it’s done properly
I once had an engine re built by shop that did not know what they were doing. It blew up after about 25 miles. I took them to small claims court. In court there were 13 ex customers that day. The dealership closed shortly after. I then removed the engine myself and took it to a machine shop probably like yours. They built all the way to drag race engines. Disscussed my needs and they built my engine with double the stock hp and tourque. That engine went on to do 500,000 miles without an issue. Not bad for a 1986 Dodge 360. You get what you pay for. Great channel.
In the old days if you wanted to get into a trade you listened and worked as hard as you can. The old timers would never teach you unless you were going to continue the trade with integrity and professionalism. Now a days people watch videos and become a professional doing it without any real world experience. Nice work. Bravo sir.
I love this stuff! People who want expert advice from qualified professionals have limited reliable sources of information. I share your frustration dealing with the uneducated masses who just wish to weigh in on matters in which they have no real experience. The glaring question in my mind is "how many of these people, whos' faulty thinking that you easily discredit, could actually earn a living based on their own advice"? The internet can be a scary place to search for guidance. You just instilled confidence in a lot of viewers today. Please continue to educate those of us who can respect your experience and willingness to share your knowledge.
I like it when you tell it like it is- if you know it is wrong it is wrong- if you know it is right it is right. And some of those comments from time to time is interesting but I am the facts a figures and specs kind of guy and most people cannot relate to that. I like doing a job once, the right way, correct way, best and safest, and quickest way. If you can show me a better way then I am going to do the job like that. Thanks for the video.
I'm not a machinist, and am a very good DIY mechanic. My background is electronics engineering. Even I know 3 thou over is gonna be a problem. Never underestimate the number of "car buffs" who have no idea what they're talking about, because they learned it beers with other "car buffs" (i.e. hoarders aka 'collectors' who think they know about 'stuff')
Just found your channel the other day. You are a down to earth kind of guy. I like the way you try to educate folks, it's just some are to stupid to listen. Keep up the great work.
Hey, yes. People don't read and comprehend at all! I see it all the time on Facebook posts. Stupid and dumb posts that people don't understand anything and u cant explain anything to them either it goes in one ear and out the other. Reasons I don't trust cheaper shops to do my machine work. Your very picky in your work and that's what I like. Very few shops are like that. Wish u were located in South Dakota. U would have my business in a heart beat.
I know ZERO about the building of engines or the tools/methods to make them worthy. I've learned more in 10 minutes than I knew prior but most importantly I'm seeing, "Integrity" here. Albeit I know little of the subject, this man is making perfect sense in his statements to the postings he reads here. When I'm trying to get at information about a subject I'll often say things in ways to get help from others but I don't do it as an authority on the subject at hand. It can be any subject but I am humble in how I state things so I can learn in the posts. I think you've highlighted, "armed chair warriors" trying to tell others how it is when they don't know very much. By the way, I'm watching you for the integrity as a man I see and not for the knowledge of engines.... but I'm picking up some good stuff as I listen to you. For what it's worth, thank you. peace & GB ALL
This is great content. Really funny! Keep it up. I do some motorcycle restorations and the videos you do help me alot. Don't let the ignorant get you down.
absolutely love your channel yes please do more of this people need this kind of information I did a build in the 1980s man did I make a lot of mistakes I wish I had this kind of information keep it up!
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The blind leading the blind is why I got away from social media comments.
Absolutely
Yep. I cancelled some groups and subscriptions yesterday
It's the blind leading the stupid.
I was a machinist for over 10 years before giving it up because of stupid people, you are 100 % correct on everything you said, doesn't matter if it's a grocery getter or full blown late model race engine putting out over 900hp from a small block chevy, keep up your correct statements.
Thank you!
Well, we all know you can't fix stupid, but you can sure charge for it. 😁
Forums are a great place for people with a small amount of knowledge to display their ignorance. Enjoyed the posting.
I once had someone trying to tell me raising fuel pressure on a carbureted motorcycle would make more power. On a bike with gravity fuel feed. 🤦🏻♂️
Eventually they actually admitted they didn’t understand that carbs didn’t work like the fuel injection they were used to.
Dunning-Kruger effect
Cognitive bias in which incompetent people tend to assess themselves as skilled
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The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias whereby people with low ability, expertise, or experience regarding a type of task or area of knowledge tend to overestimate their ability or knowledge.
This is what so many people on you tube suffer from
@@NBSV1Did you infom them that increased fuel pressure would not increase power on anything unless it was running too lean?
One of the best comments I've seen. You are so right!
This is comedy gold. I hope you make more videos like this. I work in aviation and i get the same thing. People argue with me all the time about maintenance procedures and whatnot that know absolutely nothing more than looking up and seeing a helicopter fly over their house. Its just insane.
Will do!
This comment was great. Tell them if you don't want to do the right thing, when your plane is having trouble in the air, "Call a tow truck"
God bless you Daniel! You're a big dude with a big heart, a big sense of humor, and a LOT of patience. Love your channel, your videos are fascinating, educational and informative. People should listen/read more and talk/reply less.
Thank you so much!!
@@powellmachineinc NOW will you resurface my flat tappet lifters? I'm a Carolina Boy too! :)
Unfortunately we sold the grinder and are completely out of the flat tappet business
@@ercost60 use a belt sander
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Totally understand that. Just not worth the trouble anymore. I went everything roller in the mid/late 80s on performance builds.
I have been in business for 35 years. It’s frustrating working with customers that know more than we do. I have to stay off the internet because people giving advice that is so wrong frustrates me . I could never RUclips like you do I don’t have the patience anymore. I appreciate what you do. It’s nice to know there are capable professionals like you that care about their work quality and not just making a quick buck like the junk for sale on the internet far cheaper than I can build a quality piece for. I admire your Chanel tying to educate these people. Today everyone is an expert and our hard work and experience means nothing. Frustrating!!!!
I actually got to meet Daniel and what a honor.I am a self tought machinist that actually thought i knew a decent amount until this man got to explaining things to me so take it however you want he is definitely telling everyone the truth just got to listen
Thank you sir!! We appreciate you.
I had about 18 years as a machinist/engine builder, starting in the mid-70's. Production and small shop. Amazing the number of engines that you or I have built in our careers. The past 20 or so years, I've been turning wrenches and diagnosing. I see the same BS on forums everyday, just like you do. All you can do is shake your head and bite your tongue, even though I would love to leave comments on those forums. Some people just love to see themselves talking, right or wrong. I like this type of video content, as well as seriously miss the machine shop. Thanks, Oscar
"I'll keep that in my toolbox" had me in stitches!
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Very entertaining,the loose piston theory is timeless. Piston clearance specs are obtained at operating temperature or when the irritating noise goes away
Lol
I have been a engine builder for 60 years, you are correct. I tell them you want it done youre way or the right way....
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Daniel , would you “Employ “ these comedians for your end of year children’s Christmas party 😂😂
Sir, your knowledge and experience are second to none. It's quite obvious you run a top level engine machine shop and know what you are doing. Most of those comments are "scary ignorant" I found your channel looking for flat tappet failure info and really enjoyed your segments on that topic, thank you for your efforts. Keep the good stuff coming.
Thank you
It’s safe to say, a lie is halfway around the world before the truth has it’s shoe laces tied up.
Absolute love this video, calling out all the RUclips apprenticeship mechanics. It's pretty much what happens. Most of these people watch a bunch of videos on RUclips and think, now. I am a qualified mechanic, and they think they can start building motors. most of all, they think they can diagnose symptoms off a video. Your take on some of these comments is priceless. Don't change a thing
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Mr. Powell don't let the internet get to you. I love your down to earth and let's get straight to business approach to teaching. I'm alot like you in that respect sir. My dad taught me that if you can't do a job right then don't do it at all. He also said that if you get a chance to learn something pay very close attention because everything in life can be taken away from you except knowledge. My dad was one of those men that could do just about anything and was good at all of it. He passed away a couple of years ago and I miss him badly. I rebuilt my first Small block Chevy when I was 16 years old with him by my side to guide me in the right direction. Now 33 years later I owe everything to him. I became an Automotive Technician and I have a great career all because of him. Keep the great videos coming brother. Have a great holiday.
We had an old racer growing up and would come watch us teens pull engines under the old apple tree. He would let us @uck up or fiddle with a bolt for hours and then say "here let me help you";. That will bring a tear to my eye.
There is a huge difference between making an engine start and run (for a while) and building a good quality engine! Years ago, a coworker said he was rebuilding his engine for the third time. I asked who was doing the machine work. He said he was and he explained he bored it out while the block was still in the truck using a cylinder hone! Apparently, he stopped honing when the new pistons would go in the cylinders. True story.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise!
Hahaha wow 😳😲 that dudes a genius and deserves a pay raise and or bumped up to president of the company 😂
I never laughed so much on one video. You are right on the advice area, there are some crazy people thinking they are right. I laugh and go on, these are the same people that find crap cars and ask a fortune thinking that they are sitting on a gold mine...great video, ps I thought I was subscribed, I am now again
The great thing about doing automatic transmission work is that when the customer sees their transmission laid out on the bench, their eyes glaze over, and they walk away with no opinion at all. LOL. P.S. While it is funny to hear about ignorant people comments, as a professional technician, I come to your site for knowledge and insight. I've built plenty of engines in my time, but I always left it up to my machinist to make the right choice. I'm very interested in those choices and why my machinist makes those decisions. So for your own sake, don't let the idiots take up your time. Keep up the great content.
This was priceless!!! The things you see and hear are slightly different being a machinist vs me being a mechanic, oh so comical hearing someone’s advice who knows nothing but thinks they do. Your description and reaction was so close to what I have dealt with for years that even my wife nearly spit out her dinner laughing at your attempt at to understand what they are actually thinking!!!! So funny! Thank you!
Thank you for bringing this to viewers attention. I am a retired mechanic on imported cars - Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Jaguar, DeTamoso Pantera, Volvo, BMW, Fiat, , Austin Martin and others. Although it was before the internet, I also experienced customers listening to amateurs or other shops and telling me what was wrong with their car. Sometimes it was funny, but most times it was sad. The most common, "I must need a starter, my car won't start", even though it cranked over fine. Please continue with the idiot viewer comments, it's funny and I need a good laugh!
You have a lot more patience and grace than i do. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your technical knowledge.
Thank you!
I'm so glad I found you channel. I'm laughing my ass off at these keyboard mechanics. These comments are getting better as it goes. I'm dieing here.🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm in Nevada, I wish you were closer. I'm NOT a machinist, but I do know what I'm talking about. I've built
drag cars, sprints, hobbie stock and modifieds. All my machinists have died or retired. If we were closer I'd have you doing my work
@jalopywrench lol, Ty, glad u enjoyed!!
Just keep giving us the real and truthful info! I certainly appreciate your expertise!
Thanks, will do!
My first time watching was the Internet scammer, who tried to return, worn out rods back to you, and you caught him on it, as an old mechanic, who built five engines of different manufactures I truly did not know you went through this hell! Keep up the great content, teaching people how to inspect and repair cylinder heads would be interested in content
I'm surprised that a grandpa didn't tell you to knurl the skirts and put paper shims behind the bearings.
It was mentioned....
You say that and its funny cause in the 80's i stopped by my friends place and he had just came into a 428 built by known Ford engine builders back then with the initials K&C. He had just pulled the pistons out and said "look at this they knurled the skirts". I had never heard of such a thing.
@someonehasthisid 😄 I've knurled a few pistons for claimer engines back in the early 90's. Short term, it works for junk, claim engines, note lots, patch jobs on old low rpm ranch vehicles that rarely get used. It's not a great solution, and I sure wouldn't waste someone's money on it.
I actually had a machine shop knurl some 396 pistons back in the 80's. They guaranteed it would fix my piston slap problem. Back then I was dumb enough to believe them.
Obviously, it did not work. 🙄
Knurling pistons belongs 60 years ago.
Was taught it in tech school in the 60s.
Large stone head grinding belongs there too.
I’m 82, ask me. A very good machinist grinding heads then (cast iron heads) did ok
Job for grannies old Plymouth or dads 283 with low compression.
Usually three thousands at the bottom means much more at top.
Days of it will go 30 tho miles before it dies are over.
Good to see someone willing to do the best possible for granny, dad, or some clunk head like me.
Yip. The old saying of you don't know what you don't know applies to alot of people. Great content
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I like this kind of content- it helps bring to light so many old wives' tales, and the wrong info getting distributed. I'm 50, so I read manuals, specs, and magazines since 6th grade but unfortunately a lot of enthusiasts now are used to going online to get a quick answer and don't have the attention span to dig deeper/more thoroughly
Dunning Kruger effect, lack of critical thinking skill's, not having a healthy level of skepticism, unwilling to challenge your own position or expand your knowledge base, confirmation bias!!
welcome to the smartist species on the planet. I feel ya brother I really do. Like your videos your a master of your craft artisan like even will watch more.
I'm all in for complete engine builds! Love the channel and your mix of content, keep it up!
Thanks! Will do!
I have noticed it is easier to mislead someone as long as they are told the wrong information first. The seed gets planted and the tree grows so strong that it makes it difficult to cut down and plant another tree. This is a simple fact about human nature for most people. I am sure most of us can think of something they heard that was wrong, but was clung to for years because it is what you were " taught" or told FIRST. The small percentage that cant recall a memory like that, well you are a rare gem and probably more open minded and malleable than most. ; P
Thanks for your channel, I enjoy all of it.
Like the other person said you just waist your time trying to deal with ignorance. Again thanks for the videos, please keep doing them!
I appreciate that!
HaHa, those comments are priceless! They are so dumb, it's hilarious! LoL
New subscriber by the way. LOVE the channel!
There's a saying that says something like this, "He who doesn't know, is like He who is blind!"
Daniel, I did not realize that there were so many stupid people out there. Thanks for sharing this, I had a good laugh.
"I did not realize that there were so many stupid people out there."
No offense, but have you ever been on Facebook? If not, your comment is understandable. 🤣
You know what you're doing. There is a lot of people without a clue giving advise. And a lot of them got their info from idiots. Keep up the videos, it's great to have someone with real knowledge out there. 😊
"I think these people start smoking crack before they comment." - This is gold :)
Lol
I enjoy your videos. It brings me back to the days when I helped my dad. He was an engine builder. Much rather learn what you have to offer and leave the less knowledgeable comments behind
Hands down you are extremely skilled and talented
God bless
Hey Daniel, my vote is for detailed content.
I always enjoy your videos & learn something ever time.
On a side note I heard an engine builder responding to nonsense like this, “ I’m not a blacksmith, I’m a precision machinist”.
Absolutely
I can tell by how you talk that you know exactly what you’re doing. We always used a mill with fly cutters to resurface heads. As far as bore clearances, .003 over the max clearance spec is too much. Expect piston slap, premature piston wear, and premature engine failure. You crack me up a bit talking about these customers. Show these customers machining on seats, how to change seats, installing guides, maintaining proper spring pressures, installed spring heights, etc…. I think they would learn a lot from that.
I think most of us would prefer videos on the proper and correct way to build engines. Explaining the theory and showing engine building in a real world practical manner is what interests the most of us.
I really enjoyed your video on cam grinding and I subscribed to your channel! After spending 50 plus years as a master mechanic I feel your pain that these desk bound paper pushers like to comment about things they know nothing about! How about you do what you feel is proper and keep sharing and showing the right procedures and I keep giving you a thumbs up!
Thanks for the sub!
debunking the armchair experts incorrect comments does everyone a favor. Keeps your pages professional and helps your followers in case someone believes garbage information to be correct because they read it on your site.
Making a video about once in awile it ain't a bad idea.
Discovered your channel today and been watching your vids most of the afternoon.
Subscribed.
Awesome, glad to have you!
Hi Daniel, Yah you could do this once a month, it's a frigen riot ,Thanks for the laughs and part of it is the way you tell it!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Glad you liked it!!
I am a craftsperson too, not a machinist. I always joke about my machinist co-workers where I'm employed and their OCD ways of doing things when in reality, any true craftsman is necessarily OCD in his workmanship. You can tell a person will do quality work if he takes pride in his work. I work with many people who only receive pay for their work, and that's all they expect. I enjoy what I do when I can do excellent work. In other words, I value my sense of accomplishment nearly as much as my pay. I think this is a rare thing nowadays. Love your videos and here's an idea for a fun video. Purchase a remanufactured engine from a parts house, dissect and inspect the workmanship and materials in it. I would enjoy that immensely.
That's a good idea
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Its the thing same thing on Gun forums after 50 yrs of being around fire arms I started to doubt myself, and I see things they say I know is junk especially young kids
Talking bs on guns I was shooting before they were born. Lol you gave me back my confidence!!!! Im glued to your u tube
thank you for the video, i was busting up listening to you read the comments. My sides were hurting from laughing so hard at 11:10 with the smoking crack comment 🤣. keep up the great work!
😆, glad you enjoyed!!, more to come I'm sure
I love it !!! I've been building engines for over 35+ years on everything from offshore race boats, making 1700hp and even double that.. all the way down to a 50cc pit bike... I specialize in the power sports side of things more now of days..But mostly big power tricked out stuff.. lots of sxs's turbo stuff, things like that...
And I totally understand and agree 100 percent with you!!!!
People will keep asking the same question to as many people as they can until they get the same answers from a couple people that they WANT TO HEAR...probably the fastest and cheapest way to get back on the road...(But for how long?) NORMALLY NOT THE CORRECT WAY TO GO!!!! But that's what I have run across in my 35+ years of building engines and being in a shop from the 3rd day of life..lol.
But I just don't get it how people will listen to what two guys that have only put a few half ass engines together rather than the guy that is going to build you something that is going to last ( if taken care of) and
has done it for a living for years..
Now it's like we have to prove ourselves with some people, As they stand at my front counter that has been there since the 80's that's the counter, Not The business..it has been there since 1979... And they can clearly see all the tooling and machines needed to build things correctly. ..all the inventory and backed up work.... ya OK.... and do you even know who the people are? That have you questioning or tell us how to do are job so you can get thousands of miles from the work we have done..or needs to be done by someone
YOUR NOT ALONE...LOL.. But this is the life we have and can only do are best and try to make as many people happy as we can. But sadly thats almost impossible so we just have to realize you can never please everyone...as much as we would like to, and that's why some jobs get turned away.... have a great day. ..Bob...
Yes please do more of these. Great laugh after a hard day.
Will do, ty!
I took a Raptor engine for a Jr. dragster in to be bored and honed, since my machines won't do small bores. Wrote the clearance of .003" on the Wisco piston box with my contact info. Got it back went to assemble it and the guy knew more than me apparently because it had .0015" clearance. All I had was a cheap hone that went that small I got .002" on it, needed the engine for the weekend so I ran it against my better judgement. It made it to half track before scoring the piston and bore, I was out an engine because the guy thought he knew more than me, I have 35 years experience doing precision manual machining. If he would have asked he would have known it was turning 8500 rpm on methanol and gave me what I wanted, so it kind of goes both ways, never assume anything. Great videos enjoy seeing the work being done.
Would like to see tear downs showing mistakes with the previous builds and/or the more unusual wear and how to correct them.
See latest video
Yes please keep the videos coming . Most of the people making all those off the wall comments are probably just a want a be engine assembler, they don't know what it takes to be a engine builder. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience and sharing your tricks of the trade that are like Gold when you're doing this. I wish you were closer to me it's hard to find someone that does quality work.
You got it!
Keep doing what do you best! Quality explanations and craftsmanship will speak for itself. We are fortunate to have you share it with us. There will always be internet heros who think they know it all. I watch for professional work and knowledge. Actual knowledge...... i wish you were closer so i could get you to do machining for me. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much!
Definitely get a thumbs up for "people smoke crack before writing comments." 😂😂 So true. Keep up the good work!
Ty!!
These are junk yard builders! The internet is wild for sure!! Keep up the great work and telling the truth!
Thanks, will do!
I have been watching your videos for about 6 months, and your advice is spot on. I am not far from you, I live in the Greenville area. I have building classic British engines for street and race for about 40 years now. I am active on the MG and Triumph forums trying my best to give solid advice from my experience. Like you I have seen it all, I call them one time, or no time wonders. I don't know what makes people advise on things they have never done, or know little about. I have a good friend that sums this up pretty well, he says " the smartest 3 words a man can say is "I don't know", no truer words have even been spoken. I am not a machine shop, I worked in one for a while, but elected to go the builder route vs the machine route so I could concentrate on building the British engines. One thing that is hard for me to get done these days is line boring or honing on these engine, many shops just cannot get down the main housing bores these engines have, and there lies my question. I would like to know if that is something you can do, the MGB 1800cc housing bore range is 2.2710"-2.2715" and the little MG Midget 1275cc engines are 2.1458" - 2.1462". Thank you for what you do. I really enjoy your videos
My small mandrel is 2.3, I have no problem buying the 2" mandrel if the work is there, yep, you are roughly 1 hour north of me
My first grade teacher once told me, "empty barrels make the most noise". Good to consider when dealing with "comment section experts".
More budget build content would interest me but I enjoy the charnel now.
Lol
Fun video. I kow nothing about Machine Shops, but your responses to the comments is fun to watch. Thank you for sharing and your hard work.
I think there are a lot of people who could benefit from getting their hands on a finish gage to see what kind of finishes are used in machining. I’ve seen some cams that have an terrible rough surface, and Porche has a surface finish of 2 in that area. But some fly cutting can leave a smooth or a very smooth finish just by changing the feed rate.
Yeah, a profilometer will qualify the job.
As someone who was never a part of the lifestyle/scene of mechanics/machining watching your videos are a breathe of fresh air.
Mentioned in the video, there's a lot of people speaking out of their ass online. Amazing that someone with so much experience is just giving this info away."
Keep it up man, from building, machine-work it's great info, hell even the "drama," videos are packed full of top tier info.
We appreciate that!! Tyvm
Funny but true, rings don't stop piston slap, or as we use to call it silverware in the crank case. Belt sander have a place but not with heads or decks .
Definitely
I think you have a very well equipped shop and sound very knowledgeable. I cant imagine the money you have in equipment. Glad your teaching your son
Thank you very much!
I've seen some crazy answers to serious questions too, I try to ignore them.
Yeah, I should
I feel for you, These are the same people that will not purchase a dial bore gauge, and can not read any spec.
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Love it. Keep spreading the gospel Daniel 👍👍👍
Thank you, I will
I really think showing us how to build the LS platform correctly is one of the best areas to explore with a video series just as you are doing.
Ty!
Its called the Dunning Kruger Effect!
Feedback sure -- ya I liked this one, a funny one every once in a while is good. I think a channel is going to be made or broke on the delivery. you cut to the chase, your professional informed mater-of-fact evaluation on motor issues is refreshing and very easy to listen to. That means it won't really matter what content you do people will like it and will want to view it. Also it's very good that you don't bad mouth other people and that you take crazy pride in your work and the way you deal with customers and the returns is AAA. Your service is clearly above the crowd!
😂 haha yep the vision in my head of a carpenters belt sander decking a block 👍 got to love facebook engineers 🤦♂️
Tell me about it
I don't do any modern engines like LS, etc. The basic principals are the same, and the math is the same whatever the age of the engine. There are quirks and odd tricks with some old stuff, but you never go wrong with sticking to factory clearances. I read forum comments on old Ford Y-blocks and flatheads, and some Chevy and Chrysler forums. They are all just like you describe. There are some things to learn there but sifting thru the junk comments is exasperating. I enjoyed your sharing those crazy posts and look forward to more. Thanks
I have bought parts from you, and, wish you were closer so I could give you my machine buisness. But, I have to say you have wasted 16:10 minutes of your life responding to those folks. God Bless!
Lol, definitely
Thank you for the business!!
What i love about those kind of people is usually how confident they are !!!!!!!
This is one of the best RUclips videos I've ever seen, bar none. 😂 Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'll be completely honest, I didn't know a cast piston wouldn't live with 0.0045" skirt clearance. I appreciate these types of videos just for the information, so thank you and keep them coming
Definitely
I love watching your show. I think you’re very very knowledgeable and I’m gonna call you about some Val Spring problems I’ve been having.
Thank you for watching
Love ur channel,
Accurate Failure Analysis is one of the most important aspects of running a machine shop.
Most customers always want to blame the machinists.
You got this!!
You hit the nail on the head!They dont read thoroughly nor comprehend!😂
Like your channel and the way you explain stuff. You’re so right that most people just don’t know what they are talking about. Not everyone on RUclips is a machinist or engine builder. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Welcome aboard!
You surely have a lot of patience. I’m a retired mechanic of 40 years ASC master certified. I read comments people make on repairs and you have to be a magician to pick out good comments from bad comments. It’s like picking fly shit out of pepper. There is good information on the Internet and there’s a lot of bullshit on the Internet, you have to be smart enough to figure out what’s good and what’s not. God bless you, sir.🙏
Absolutely love your videos brother man. The amount of knowledge gained from watching your videos is very appreciated man. I will definitely be contacting you from now on and sending you my stuff to get work done.
I appreciate that!
BIG difference between anecdotes and armchair guessing vs a true professional who KNOW the facts. Great TEACHING opportunity and you do it well!
Everyone on the internet are engine builders. Will guarantee they can't even read a basic tape measure let alone bore gauge, dial indicators or calipers.but they know clearances and tolerance Probably never even gapped a plug. Keep up the great videos sir 👍
Great point!
If you pay attention to the idiots, you will make yourself crazy. Any one who knows anything can tell you are a knowledgeable expert. Keep up the good work.
I only just found your page recently, I’m from down under nd I just love your accent, you obviously know your shit, it’s good to watch how it’s done properly
Thank you!!
I once had an engine re built by shop that did not know what they were doing. It blew up after about 25 miles. I took them to small claims court. In court there were 13 ex customers that day. The dealership closed shortly after. I then removed the engine myself and took it to a machine shop probably like yours. They built all the way to drag race engines. Disscussed my needs and they built my engine with double the stock hp and tourque.
That engine went on to do 500,000 miles without an issue. Not bad for a 1986 Dodge 360. You get what you pay for. Great channel.
In the old days if you wanted to get into a trade you listened and worked as hard as you can. The old timers would never teach you unless you were going to continue the trade with integrity and professionalism. Now a days people watch videos and become a professional doing it without any real world experience. Nice work. Bravo sir.
I can always enjoy a good laugh. The internet is not the place to get answers. Thanks for the laugh
You bet
I love this stuff! People who want expert advice from qualified professionals have limited reliable sources of information. I share your frustration dealing with the uneducated masses who just wish to weigh in on matters in which they have no real experience. The glaring question in my mind is "how many of these people, whos' faulty thinking that you easily discredit, could actually earn a living based on their own advice"? The internet can be a scary place to search for guidance. You just instilled confidence in a lot of viewers today. Please continue to educate those of us who can respect your experience and willingness to share your knowledge.
Dude this is why I really like your channel!!
Glad you enjoy it!
I like it when you tell it like it is- if you know it is wrong it is wrong- if you know it is right it is right. And some of those comments from time to time is interesting but I am the facts a figures and specs kind of guy and most people cannot relate to that. I like doing a job once, the right way, correct way, best and safest, and quickest way. If you can show me a better way then I am going to do the job like that. Thanks for the video.
I'm not a machinist, and am a very good DIY mechanic. My background is electronics engineering. Even I know 3 thou over is gonna be a problem. Never underestimate the number of "car buffs" who have no idea what they're talking about, because they learned it beers with other "car buffs" (i.e. hoarders aka 'collectors' who think they know about 'stuff')
Just found your channel the other day. You are a down to earth kind of guy. I like the way you try to educate folks, it's just some are to stupid to listen. Keep up the great work.
Hey, yes. People don't read and comprehend at all! I see it all the time on Facebook posts. Stupid and dumb posts that people don't understand anything and u cant explain anything to them either it goes in one ear and out the other. Reasons I don't trust cheaper shops to do my machine work. Your very picky in your work and that's what I like. Very few shops are like that. Wish u were located in South Dakota. U would have my business in a heart beat.
@jessesyfie7244 absolutely 💯, tyvm
Your fighting the good fight. Keep this industry alive sir. More machining and assembly videos is what people with a brain want to see.
I know ZERO about the building of engines or the tools/methods to make them worthy. I've learned more in 10 minutes than
I knew prior but most importantly I'm seeing, "Integrity" here. Albeit I know little of the subject, this man is making perfect
sense in his statements to the postings he reads here. When I'm trying to get at information about a subject I'll often say
things in ways to get help from others but I don't do it as an authority on the subject at hand. It can be any subject but I
am humble in how I state things so I can learn in the posts. I think you've highlighted, "armed chair warriors" trying to tell
others how it is when they don't know very much. By the way, I'm watching you for the integrity as a man I see and not
for the knowledge of engines.... but I'm picking up some good stuff as I listen to you. For what it's worth, thank you.
peace & GB ALL
keep opening Pandora's box. this stuff is great. very entertaining to see i'm not the only one dealing with misinformed people.
I would like to thank you for your channel and your taking upon yourself to try and share your knowledge to help people.
I appreciate that!
Me personally, i like watching machine work being done. Cuttin, grindin, boreing etc. Nice to see full detailed engine builds also.
Cool, thanks
This is great content. Really funny! Keep it up.
I do some motorcycle restorations and the videos you do help me alot.
Don't let the ignorant get you down.
Thank you very much!
absolutely love your channel yes please do more of this people need this kind of information I did a build in the 1980s man did I make a lot of mistakes I wish I had this kind of information keep it up!
More to come!
I've been a mechanic for many years and I love this channel
Tyvm
Car enthusiast telling a machinist how a engine works without any knowledge in machining is just gold.